Can you exchange dollars or euros for dirhams at hotel reception in Dubai?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 3 days ago
TL;DR
Yes, most hotel receptions in Dubai will exchange currency, but rates are poor: dollar at ~3.49-3.5 AED, euro at ~3.98 AED, versus 3.64 and 4.1 respectively at mall exchange offices.
What the community said
There's usually no dedicated exchange counter in the hotel, but reception staff will exchange currency for you. The rate is unfavorable though: euro at 3.98 AED, dollar at 3.49 AED, compared to mall exchange offices offering euro at 4.1 and dollar at 3.64.
14 days ago Hotel reception: dollar 3.49, euro 3.98 AED
Old-style dollar bills may be refused at hotel reception — they typically only accept newer bills. If you have an old bill, reception may still exchange it at around 3.5 AED per dollar, or you can use a currency exchange office where the rate is closer to 3.64.
14 days ago Old dollar bills: ~3.5 AED at reception